Click - What's the obsession?

[RabbitLuvr]

Is that a 24mm or 22mm band on the Wearlizer adapter?

I believe it's actually 20mm.

 

[Supermallet]

I believe this speaks to the overall lack of quality Apple Watch accessories. People wanted Click because they were supposed to actually match the various variations of the Apple Watch. I know I held off on buying any adapters because I wanted an aluminum space grey to match my SG sport. At this point, I'm just about ready to stick with the sport band that watch came with. Very disappointing all around.

 

[Spendlove]

I believe this speaks to the overall lack of quality Apple Watch accessories. People wanted Click because they were supposed to actually match the various variations of the Apple Watch. I know I held off on buying any adapters because I wanted an aluminum space grey to match my SG sport. At this point, I'm just about ready to stick with the sport band that watch came with. Very disappointing all around.

This is how I am feeling now after seeing the pictures of the 38mm adapter. Surely they got sent 42mm adapters by mistake they are so over sized?

 

[broadbean]

I believe this speaks to the overall lack of quality Apple Watch accessories. People wanted Click because they were supposed to actually match the various variations of the Apple Watch. I know I held off on buying any adapters because I wanted an aluminum space grey to match my SG sport. At this point, I'm just about ready to stick with the sport band that watch came with. Very disappointing all around.

I'm not sure that was the reasoning of the earlier backers, if you're referring to Kickstarter, not the ones who are "pre-ordering". When the Click campaign was first launched, they were advertising polymer adapters, metal versions were being investigated and eventually a stretch goal. The polymer adapters first got people interested despite in hindsight that was probably never gonna fly.

I for one wanted something ASAP other than what was available directly from Apple. And being "The First Watch Band Adapter for Apple Watch!" was surely the main reason.

 

[Supermallet]

You're right, the initial draw was that they were first to market (in this case, first to advertise). By the time I was aware of it, they were offering metal adapters to match your particular watch, which is what drew me in.

 

[broadbean]

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You're right, the initial draw was that they were first to market (in this case, first to advertise). By the time I was aware of it, they were offering metal adapters to match your particular watch, which is what drew me in.

No worries, we all lose.

 

[h00ligan]

I can't see how they're going to survive this surely people are going to just return in droves. Why wouldn't they retool and do it right. They'd already delayed so much it would have been better than releasing a crap product.

 

[broadbean]

I can't see how they're going to survive this surely people are going to just return in droves. Why wouldn't they retool and do it right. They'd already delayed so much it would have been better than releasing a crap product.

Not fair to judge them on this decision when their history has been relatively consistent.

 

[Spendlove]

I have emailed just trying to find out when the 42mm aluminium space grey will be shipping and if those 38mm silver aluminium adapters were 42mm ones sent in error. Hopefully I get a response early next week.

Getting nervous now that I'll ever see these and if I do that they are of the quality promised.

 

[Knightcastle]

I just got stung for another £15 at customs. Wish I'd read through this before paying it.

Can't even remember how much I've coughed up for these adapters now. Mad.

 

[h00ligan]

Not fair to judge them on this decision when their history has been relatively consistent.

Can you clarify that please I don't get what you're trying to say.

Their history has been consistent at delays?

Im not sure if you're defending them or having s go at them. Sorry.

 

[h00ligan]

I have emailed just trying to find out when the 42mm aluminium space grey will be shipping and if those 38mm silver aluminium adapters were 42mm ones sent in error. Hopefully I get a response early next week.

Getting nervous now that I'll ever see these and if I do that they are of the quality promised.

You shouldn't be nervous. You should know they aren't going to be he promised quality. It's all
Over this thread.

 

[Spendlove]

You shouldn't be nervous. You should know they aren't going to be he promised quality. It's all
Over this thread.

Yeah but only the 38mm silver aluminium. The pre production space grey looked okay? Or am I wishful thinking. Space grey 42mm adapters on eBay are £10 but they don't look as good. The straps are held on by two tiny screws. Not sure I trust the quality of buying blind from Chinese eBay traders.

 

[h00ligan]

Yeah but only the 38mm silver aluminium. The pre production space grey looked okay? Or am I wishful thinking. Space grey 42mm adapters on eBay are £10 but they don't look as good. The straps are held on by two tiny screws. Not sure I trust the quality of buying blind from Chinese eBay traders.[\quote]

I have a couple of those and they're closer to black but they match the watch face so it works. As far as trusting the Chinese eBay traders. I'd say we're no less blind than the Chinese production facilities click is using that clearly didn't produce.

I swear the ore ones mentione on here. Available on Amazon. They logo the best for s traditional watch strap holder. As for the screws go,ding on the band. Well. Normal watches are held on by spring loaded pins so I cent say feel more secure relying on click style adapters.

I really thing it's a shame they didn't get his right. Someone will sooner than later. I'll be holding off until, then. I bought mojo silicon straps which are probably 95% as good as apples for $15. I'm trying eBay silicon straps from the same seller I bought my four leather loops from. Three of the leather loops are great. One had some issues and is being taken back. And finally I have a 1:1 clone of the Apple stainless bracelet coming. If at is in fact a 1:1 clone then that will probably comprise 90-% of my strap wearing.

Point is with so many copies of apples stuff and original bands coming out with adapter. I'm not so sure I need to pay $20-30 for a specific adapter. Certain,y unless it's absolutely perfect.

 

[Spendlove]

I found these -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-Wat...Screwdriver-/151786770089?hash=item2357324ea9

The risk is all that strap pressure is on those tiny screws. Are all the 3rd party adaptors the same design as this?

 

[grmax5]

I received an email last night in response to my issues with the 38mm adapters not fitting properly. I am glad to see that they are acknowledging this issue and that they are planning on issuing replacements.
This was sent by Brandon:
Thanks for reaching out to us! We are aware of this issue and we will be addressing it in an update tomorrow afternoon on Kickstarter. We have already been in contact with our manufacturer to resolve this for current and future batches coming in. We will be exchanging these adapters for you when our next batch comes in! I will put in an RMA exchange request for you to assist with that process. How many pairs of adapters did you receive?

 

[AlliFlowers]

I received an email last night in response to my issues with the 38mm adapters not fitting properly. I am glad to see that they are acknowledging this issue and that they are planning on issuing replacements.
This was sent by Brandon:
Thanks for reaching out to us! We are aware of this issue and we will be addressing it in an update tomorrow afternoon on Kickstarter. We have already been in contact with our manufacturer to resolve this for current and future batches coming in. We will be exchanging these adapters for you when our next batch comes in! I will put in an RMA exchange request for you to assist with that process. How many pairs of adapters did you receive?

Well maybe they'll fix them before they send mine out....

 

[Spendlove]

It looks like it is all over for Click now judging by the Macrumours main story. Time to finally cancel and get some proper Apple ones?

 

[OllyW]

It looks like it is all over for Click now judging by the Macrumours main story. Time to finally cancel and get some proper Apple ones?

If you read the article you will realise they are only going to be sold in bulk to manufacturers to use on third party, Apple approved bands and the adaptors are not intended to be passed on to consumers without a band

Apple has begun selling official Apple Watch lugs through authorized distributor Avnet that may only be used in third-party bands that adhere to the company's Band Design Guidelines for Apple Watch.

 

[Spendlove]

If you read the article you will realise they are only going to be sold in bulk to manufacturers to use on third party, Apple approved bands and the adaptors are not intended to be passed on to consumers without a band

And I don't mind that OllyW. I know I will be getting a proper Apple authorised band with adaptors that aren't made upside down and months late.

I really do feel sorry for the Click team though. It seems things are spiralling out of control for them but with all the will in the world the cat is well and truly out of the bag.

At least Click can cling to the fact that the new Apple approved ones are not yet currently in aluminium space grey... I will have to grimly hang on without my adaptors for an unknown amount of time again...

 

[CarlJ]

I found these -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-Wat...Screwdriver-/151786770089?hash=item2357324ea9

The risk is all that strap pressure is on those tiny screws. Are all the 3rd party adaptors the same design as this?

The Apple Leather bands use this same mechanism (better built, I'm sure), but I'm not a fan of the design either.

There are basically two designs out there - this one, which is much more widespread (available from dozens/hundreds of sellers, it's unclear if the all come from the same factory or not), and another design which is like the Click design (except they beat Click to market by months), that have the part that fits in the channel in the watch, from which extend two posts, each with a hole drilled near the end, and a standard 24mm watch spring bar fits in between the posts (Click uses 22mm). It's all molded as one solid piece of aluminum, and is much more secure. I got mine from "freedomoclock09" on eBay(.com). Check the long-running 3rd-party adapter thread in this forum for more details.

 

[broadbean]

It looks like it is all over for Click now judging by the Macrumours main story. Time to finally cancel and get some proper Apple ones?

But Click is about Spring bars, not the Apple Classic Buckle type adapters.

There's nothing wrong with their original design intention, and if they delivered what they set out to do, they'd still do quite well.

 

[AlliFlowers]

But Click is about Spring bars, not the Apple Classic Buckle type adapters.

There's nothing wrong with their original design intention, and if they delivered what they set out to do, they'd still do quite well.

Right. Cause there are still very few spring bars out there, and only in silver.

 

[Gjwilly]

Right. Cause there are still very few spring bars out there, and only in silver.

I don't know how much of a match they are but grey/black and gold are also available.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271918877262?var=570754131817

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Space-B...m-Tool-/281754657777?var=&hash=item4199e2e3f1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011NLEV04?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

http://www.amazon.com/Wearlizer-connector-Models-Screwdriver-Install/dp/B011RQIIDQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_107_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ZEDY7QNEC33WR5KECGF&dpID=41JB4BlWotL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_

 

[AlliFlowers]

Thanks @Gjwilly. Ordered a set from "the Utica guy."